New York’s MTA seeks proposals for transit-oriented development
The project is part of New York’s goal to repurpose state-owned sites for new housing, which looks to create up to 15,000 new homes.
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San Francisco’s BART receives $544 million loan for railcar upgrades
The new BART railcars are part of a $2.2 billion expansion and upgrade of the entire system, which serves 48 million passengers annually.
Voters approve over $41 billion for state and local transportation initiatives on Election Day
370 state and local ballot initiatives were presented to voters, and 285 of them were approved.
Chicago’s Metra rail proposes $1.1 billion budget for operations, infrastructure upgrades
Metra serves six counties in Northeast Illinois and extends to Kenosha, Wisconsin, connecting more suburban cities to downtown Chicago with 3,700 miles of tracks.
Chicago Transit Authority unveils comprehensive strategic transit plan, seeks community input
CTA envisions the new comprehensive strategic plan shaping the future of Chicago’s roadways and transit systems with the help of the community.
New funding for projects to upgrade and modernize a different type of transportation
The funding will support ferry projects in 14 states, including replacing old vessels with electric ships, upgrading the waterfront facilities and modernizing the systems with technology.
$68 million in improvements planned for Boston’s Green Line
Project will modernize one of the oldest light-rail subway lines in the nation
Portland, Maine, neighborhood project will reconnect communities
City plans multimodal connections to connect historic neighborhood with city, improve pedestrian and bicyclist accessibility and enhance safety for motorists and public transit users
Feds set aside $9.9 billion for state transportation projects
DOT publishing early apportionment tables to allow transit providers nationwide to move forward with applications for FY 2024 funds
Atlanta releases $168 billion transportation plan
Officials planning major improvements to roads, highways, public transit and pedestrian and biking accessibility through 2050
